This companion piece to "Both Sides of the Question" shows the
battlefield aftermath of the political contest for president. On the
center-left, a wounded Seymour presents his sword-"The Lost Cause"-to
the victorious Grant, who holds aloft the olive branch of peace. Outgoing
president Andrew Johnson (left-front corner) is supine on the ground, having
lost his crown. New York Times founder and editor Henry Raymond cries over King
Andy's body. Raymond's initial strong support of Johnson gradually waned until
finally the Times endorsed Grant.